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Vivian Howard Brings Theodosia to The Sanderling Resort
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the resort will introduce reimagined interiors by Ward + Gray, a premier event venue, and a new culinary experience from acclaimed North Carolina chef and New York Times best-selling author Vivian Howard. Her latest restaurant, Theodosia, is set to debut in May, adding a distinct flavor to the resort’s offerings.
C-Squad seizes two illegally possessed firearms overnight
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Adkin Street and observed an extended firearm magazine protruding from underneath the driver’s seat. Upon further investigation, officers located a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. A 17-year-old female passenger admitted ownership of the firearm.
Second breaking and entering reported at Dollar General
On February 19, 2025, at 7:32 p.m., Kinston Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering at the Dollar General on King Street. Surveillance footage captured a black male wearing a black hoodie with “OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE” written on the back forcibly kicking through the door to gain entry, while a black female remained outside.
Kinston man arrested after assaulting deputies, holding family at gunpoint
A convicted felon from Kinston is behind bars without bond tonight after assaulting two Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies while they were attempting to arrest him on nearly a dozen charges, including domestic violence against a pregnant woman and her children.
Kinston Police investigate suspicious activity at Ultimate Body Shop
On February 18, 2025, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at Ultimate Body Shop.
LCPS fourth graders step back in time at CSS Neuse Museum with hands-on learning
Fourth-grade students from Lenoir County Public Schools dove into history this week at the CSS Neuse Museum, where 640 young learners experienced life as it was in the 19th century.
Three arrested in La Grange for breaking and entering, larceny
Three Lenoir County residents were arrested last week on multiple breaking and entering and larceny charges after observant deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office provided proactive patrols in La Grange.
LCSO seeks help identifying suspect in Kinston BMW rim theft
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Ultimate Body Shop, 1701 W. New Bern Rd., Kinston.
NWS: Little change to forecast as we prepare for Winter Storm Wednesday, Thursday
No major changes to the forecast this afternoon, but we have slightly increased snow totals across northern NC generally along and north of US 264, and we have slightly increased the area for the highest ice accretion across the coastal plain south of Greenville (and west of US 17).
Governor Stein declares state of emergency, shares updates on winter weather
Governor Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state. In a briefing this morning, Governor Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, and Secretary of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins provided an update on the winter weather that will impact much of the state starting Wednesday and into Thursday.
Tuesday Update: Winter storm to impact eastern NC starting tomorrow
A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for most of Eastern North Carolina as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting tomorrow and continuing into early Thursday.
Rotaract of Lenoir County seeks support after drive-in movie screen collapse
A beloved holiday tradition in Lenoir County is at risk after strong winds destroyed the permanent drive-in movie screen at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The Rotaract Club of Lenoir County, which has hosted the Annual Drive-In Movie Night for the past five years, is now asking for the community’s help to rebuild in time for this December’s event.
Kinston reports wastewater spill due to power outage on Forrest Street
The City of Kinston reported a discharge of 13,250 gallons of untreated wastewater on February 16, 2025, due to a power outage at the Forrest Street lift station. Approximately 5,000 gallons entered the Adkin Branch floodway. City crews managed the situation with bypass pumps and are working on repairs and recovery efforts. The Division of Water Resources has been notified and is reviewing the incident.
NWS: Confidence increases for impacts from winter storm Wednesday, Thursday
We have increasing confidence that a winter storm will impact Eastern NC Wednesday and Thursday. We have issued Winter Storm Watches for most of the area, for a combination of accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain.